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James Ojo

Education: BA Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN, 2013-2017); Fellow, Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC 2025); Fellow, African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC 2025); Code for Africa Fact-Checking Masterclass (2022)

Experience: Correspondent, Caracal Reports (US); Contributor, International Policy Digest (US); Reporter, The Sun Newspaper; The Nation Newspaper; Editor, CrispNG; Deputy Editor, Nigerian Village Square; Investigative journalist, TheCable Newspaper.

Awards: 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI); Legit.ng Copyediting Excellence Award (2023, 2024 & 2025); Host Writer Prize for Investigative Journalism (2022); The Cable Journalist of the Year (2022); PwC Media Excellence Awards (2022)

James Ojo is an award-winning journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng. With a decade of experience in the journalism landscape, he has done several impactful reports and won top awards, including the 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI). He is also a published researcher. His latest research, titled "Comparative Analysis of Online Advocacy for Good Governance and Actual Political Involvement among Nigerian Youths", was published by the International Journal of Sub-Saharan African Research (IJSSAR). He can be reached via: James.ojo@corp.legit.ng.

6338 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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"He flogged me": Ex-classmate shares rare story of viral naval officer Lt. Yerima

"He flogged me": Ex-classmate shares rare story of viral naval officer Lt. Yerima

People

9 months ago

“Murder case”: Regina Daniels threatens Ned Nwoko as she makes fresh allegations

“Murder case”: Regina Daniels threatens Ned Nwoko as she makes fresh allegations

Celebrities

9 months ago

Naira starts new week low against US dollar despite rise in FX reserves

Naira starts new week low against US dollar despite rise in FX reserves

Money

9 months ago

"It's a shame, big shame": AY blasts Super Eagles after defeat to DR Congo, singles out Osimhen

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"It's a shame, big shame": AY blasts Super Eagles after defeat to DR Congo, singles out Osimhen

Celebrities

9 months ago

Genevieve Nnaji reacts strongly to man's advice against marrying Igbo women, many clap back

Genevieve Nnaji reacts strongly to man's advice against marrying Igbo women, many clap back

Nollywood

9 months ago

Wizkid takes swift action as he faces backlash over 2010 tweets about 14-year-old girl

Wizkid takes swift action as he faces backlash over 2010 tweets about 14-year-old girl

Celebrities

9 months ago

Wike vs Yerima: List of retired generals who tackled Tinubu's minister

Wike vs Yerima: List of retired generals who tackled Tinubu's minister

Nigeria

9 months ago

The list of retired generals who have kicked against FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for confronting some naval officers over land dispute in Abuja has been compiled.

2027 election: Wike shares solution to prolonged PDP crisis

2027 election: Wike shares solution to prolonged PDP crisis

Politics

9 months ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Friday shared his thoughts on how the PDP can resolve its prolonged crisis ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria.

Ned Nwoko reacts to hospital statement about Regina Daniels' alleged medical report, elicits outrage

Ned Nwoko reacts to hospital statement about Regina Daniels' alleged medical report, elicits outrage

Nollywood

9 months ago

Ned Nwoko responds to Serenity Royale Hospital’s statement denying the release of Regina Daniels’ medical report, while sharing troubling new details.

Lady who lodged in N10k room in Ibadan hotel displays what she saw, video trends

Lady who lodged in N10k room in Ibadan hotel displays what she saw, video trends

People

9 months ago

A Nigerian lady who lodged in a N10k hotel room in Ibadan has shared a video of what she found, sparking reactions from social media users. Video is here.

Baba Ijesha: Man advises actor to contact VeryDarkMan as criticism trails his release, gives reason

Baba Ijesha: Man advises actor to contact VeryDarkMan as criticism trails his release, gives reason

Celebrities

9 months ago

Baba Ijesha's release from prison has sparked intense social media debate. A Nigerian man urged the actor to contact critic VeryDarkMan to clear his name.

Baba Ijesha: Comedian Princess reacts to actor's release, shades Yomi Fabiyi, "No time for clout"

Baba Ijesha: Comedian Princess reacts to actor's release, shades Yomi Fabiyi, "No time for clout"

Nollywood

9 months ago

Comedian Princess reacts to Baba Ijesha's release, warning landlords, schools, and women about the actor's past. She also slams Yomi Fabiyi for supporting him.

Nigerian mum plants camera at home, discovers what nanny does to her kids: "I can't tolerate it"

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Nigerian mum plants camera at home, discovers what nanny does to her kids: "I can't tolerate it"

People

9 months ago

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian woman caught her nanny engaging her children with house chores. Netizens reacted.

Pastor releases troubling prophecy about Yul Edochie's wife, Judy Austin: "10 persons are dedicated"

Pastor releases troubling prophecy about Yul Edochie's wife, Judy Austin: "10 persons are dedicated"

People

9 months ago

A pastor shared a troubling prophecy about Judy Austin, wife of actor Yul Edochie, warning her to pray as 10 people were said to be 'dedicated to finish her.'

BBNaija's Imisi's mother cries out, denies sending her out at 12: "People have been cursing me"

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BBNaija's Imisi's mother cries out, denies sending her out at 12: "People have been cursing me"

TV Shows

9 months ago

Imisi’s mother responds to her daughter's claims of being sent out at 12, defending her actions and addressing abuse allegations in a new, fiery and emotional video.

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